In the DNA chain, not only is our genetic information (biological inheritance) written, such as eye color or the ability to perceive certain flavors, but it also records everything from how we will interact with our environment to our potential quality of life.
Our genes make us unique and define us as individuals. Variants within them create diversity among populations and among every human being. These variants are called polymorphisms and help predict everything from the genetic risk of developing certain pathologies or behaviors to identifying the most beneficial foods we should consume and the most suitable types of sports to practice. The data provided by genomic information is predictive and, when used correctly, ensures precision in diagnosis, prognosis, and even medical treatments. Genomic medicine, combined with precision analytics, reveals biological and physiological areas where adverse health implications might arise. With this knowledge, healthcare professionals can design highly personalized preventive strategies to avoid such conditions, especially in asymptomatic individuals or those with a family history of a particular disorder.
Throughout history, countless efforts and money have been invested in curing diseases, leading to unimaginable advances in science and technology. But what about prevention? Today, we know it is more profitable and beneficial to invest in prevention than in the cure of an already established disease. Thanks to these advances, a new direction in medicine has emerged, known as Functional Medicine, Future Medicine, or Four-P Medicine, encompassing Prediction, Prevention, Participation, and Personalization.
The US National Library of Medicine defines Precision Medicine as "an emerging approach for disease treatment and prevention that takes into account individual variability in genes, environment, and lifestyle for each person." In other words, "Precision Medicine" aims to develop preventive medicine that considers the variability of genes, environment, and lifestyle.
Good health depends on genetic or hereditary factors, which are unmodifiable, and on modifiable factors that affect health and well-being. Here lies the focus. Genetic studies today provide the cornerstone for adapting lifestyle habits and nutritional supplements individually to achieve optimal health, avoiding genetic risk and ensuring a longer and healthier quality of life.
Through computer algorithms, genetic risk is calculated for statistically common polymorphisms in populations, meaning a numerical factor that indicates how much more or less likely a person is to suffer a particular disease or behavior or benefit from specific diets or physical exercises. However, it's important to note that having a high risk means a person has a greater genetic predisposition than the general population, but it doesn't mean they will develop the disease. It will ultimately depend on lifestyle and preventive measures.
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